Program areas at FYI
Youth program quality (f/k/a strengthening practices and programs):the Forum is expanding its implementation of The Youth program quality improvement (ypqi) approach and continuous quality improvement (cqi) systems beyond out-of-school time (ost) programs. Based on its long-standing expertise and experience, The Forum deploys both program quality tools and evaluation services across The Youth development field.
Policy (f/k/a improving and aligning policies):the Forum strengthens The ecosystem around Youth development by promoting cross-system collaboration and enabling a unified front on policy decisions. The Forum provides opportunities for convening and connection among all stakeholders, including Youth, families, communities, system leaders, practitioners, funders, and policymakers.
Cross-systems consulting (f/k/a planning and partnering for impact):the Forum designs and implements new and improved strategies to support positive Youth development through consultation, training and technical assistance for systems leaders and practitioners. To provide more actionable guidance, The Forum serves as a collaborator and advisor to system leaders and practitioners in The field.
Detroit Youth development resource center: The Forum has been serving as The fiscal home to The Youth development resource center, an out-of-school time capacity builder that advocates for high-quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities for detroit's Youth. Ydrc will transition to a new fiscal sponsor in The summer of 2023.